One of the many issues that pet owners often find hard to deal with is training their dogs, especially when it is about potty training. Compared to teaching your dogs simple tricks, potty training requires you to be patient, loving, and attentive.
If you're a dog owner, can you possibly distinguish between control and training? Most of the time, people are confused with these things. But for your information, training means that you use hand gestures and commands together with a treat or leash to seek the desired dog behavior. When you speak of control, it usually involves the use of collars ('no bark' or choke), electronic fences, and other devices.
Dogs are descendants of the wolves, which imply that by nature, your pet dog is a pack animal that needs active interplay and functions best within strict hierarchy.
Potty training your dog uses the same method as with other trainings. However, you should be aware that your dog is like a small two years old kid. Only, your dog's senses operates differently- his nose is more sensitive, his mind functions differently, and his response to color patterns is different as well. If you're going to potty train your dog, you must consider these things to avoid canine misbehavior and frustration on your part.
Training your dog at an early age is more advisable. From the very start of your training, you should let the dog feel that you're in charge. Dominance is one of your keys to success. So in your household, as the owner, you should be on the top of the hierarchy.
The time frame of potty training your dog will usually depend on his breed. There are dogs which are more assertive and learn faster compared to other breeds of dog. When you finally start potty training, you will need some control tools like collars, leashes, crates, commands, and other important aids.
You can't disregard the fact that people look into the pros and cons of using these control tools before they actually use it themselves. The secret in using these control tools lies on how it is being used by the owner.
Collars and leashes are great control tools especially when you need to take your dog outside of the house. Dogs usually leap and pull; and if you do have a leash and a collar, you will be in control of the situation.
Crates are also useful in potty training. It's a good way of keeping your dog confined in a specific place. In fact, once he gets used to the crate, it can become his own home. It can also provide him the comfort he needs.
When you're in the course of your potty training, it's also good to establish a particular command like 'go pee' or 'go poo'. Any command will do, as long as your dog will be able to identify what you're trying to tell him. But make sure that you don’t shout at him all the time or even use harsh words.
Control tools when used improperly can be dangerous and counter-productive. Humans find it easier to use these things improperly. Take responsibility in all your actions. You must be able to comply with certain standards of training to achieve a positive result.
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